Toothed segment of variable convertible top compartment, removing and installing: Installing

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Toothed segment with Bowden cable for right side

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cables & Grooves

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Engage Bowden cable - 2 - in long groove and lay Bowden cable - 2 - in groove - 3 -.
Groove - 4 - not used.

Toothed segment with Bowden cable for left side

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cables & Grooves

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Engage Bowden cable - 2 - in long groove and lay Bowden cable - 2 - in groove - 4 -.
Engage Bowden cable for right side in short groove and lay Bowden cable - 5 - in groove - 3 - (Bowden cables routed in opposite directions).

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Fig 3: Identifying Holder, Toothed Segment & Bowden Cable

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Press toothed segment - 2 - onto guide.
Engage new holder - 1 -.
Toothed segment - 2 - must be horizontal on installation.

Fig 4: Identifying Sections, Guide Rails, Holder & Toothed Segment

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On assembly, section - 4 - must be positioned with guide rails - 3 - on rubber buffers at bottom.
Ensure that microswitch on right side is not crushed. For this pull section - 4 - slightly upward.
Press section - 4 - back down again.
The toothed segment - 5 - must be horizontal when folding together. Fold sections in lowest position together.

In folded position, push guide rail outer section - 3 - upward and engage it in tabs.
Carry out remainder of installation in reverse order of removal.